The Biology Field Course (BIOL4001) is a required component of York’s Environmental Biology degree and the Environmental Science (Honours Biodiversity and Conservation Stream) degree. It is also open to students registered in other York Biology degrees. Field courses are an integral part of undergraduate training in ecology and conservation. Students often report that the field […]
Explores the influence of the environment on the physiology of animals, from the gene level to the population level, with an emphasis on evolutionary adaptations. Experimental design and data analysis will be stressed. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 3350 4.00 and either SC/BIOL 3060 4.00 or SC/BIOL 3070 4.00. Course Outlines: Winter 2024 Course Outline
A review of recent advances in environmental biology with an emphasis on current research, experimental design and biological methods. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2050 4.00 and SC/BIOL 2060 3.00. Course Outlines: Summer 2024 Course Outline
Offers the student research experience as part of a Biology research team. The student must make arrangements with a faculty member before enrolling in this course. Note: This course does not count for degree credit in any program. Students are expected to commit to approximately 5-10 hours per week (on average) for one term. The […]
Fertilization, cleavage, differentiation and development in selected animals. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2020 3.00, SC/BIOL 2021 3.00, SC/BIOL 2030 4.00, SC/BIOL 2040 3.00, SC/BIOL 2070 3.00. Course Outlines: Winter 21/22 Course Outline
Differences in behaviour are analyzed through evolutionary and mechanistic approaches. Hypotheses, models, experimental and field data are used to address the importance of heredity and environment in the development of individual differences, social systems, communication, habitat and sexual selection. Three lecture hours. One term. Three credits. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2040 3.00; SC/BIOL 2050 4.00; SC/BIOL 2060 […]
The course focuses on theoretical and empirical population genetics and phenotypic evolution. Learning the underlying principles, students will generate, analyze and interpret population genetic data. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2040 3.00 or SC/BIOL 2040 4.00; SC/BIOL 2060 3.00. Winter 2024 Course Outline
A study of fish biology (ichthyology), including anatomy, systematics, physiology, behaviour and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Special emphasis is placed on the unique features of fishes and their functional adaptation to aquatic environments. Prerequisite: SC/BIOL 2030 4.00. Note: Completion of 60 credits required. Course Outlines: Winter 21/22 Course Outline
Covers the application of genetic and molecular biological techniques to study human diseases and other related areas, and discusses ethical concerns that might arise from this research. Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/BIOL 3130 3.00. Course Outlines: Fall 2024 Course Outline
We do not know the number of species on Earth, even to the nearest order of magnitude. This course discusses the factors that influence the number of species in an area and the importance of biodiversity to humanity. Note: Completion of 60 credits required, towards a degree in biology or environmental science or environmental studies, […]